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517 East Elm Street, Brea, CA 92821 Property Information

517 East Elm Street, Brea, CA 92821 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 517 East Elm Street, Brea
Zip code 92821
County Orange

Sales & Tax Overview for 517 East Elm Street, Brea

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Sale date 06/22/2020
Sale price $655,000
Arm's length
Property tax $8,101

Lot & Building Information for 517 East Elm Street, Brea

Building sqft 1,398
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.293
Year built 1948
Year last altered
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
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Zoning district Single-Family Residential (R-1)

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Other Property Data for 517 East Elm Street, Brea

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About 517 East Elm Street, Brea

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 517 East Elm Street, Brea, CA 92821?

517 East Elm Street, Brea, CA 92821 was built in 1948 and has a total of 1,398 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 517 East Elm Street, Brea, CA 92821 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $716,335, the tax amount paid for 517 East Elm Street, Brea, CA 92821 is $8,101.

When was 517 East Elm Street, Brea, CA 92821 last sold and what was the last sale price?

517 East Elm Street, Brea, CA 92821 was last sold in 06/22/2020 for $655,000.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 517 East Elm Street, Brea

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/22/2020 $655,000
12/28/2006 $599,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 517 East Elm Street, Brea

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
06/22/2020 Grant Deed
12/28/2006 Deed
12/28/2006 Deed
               
               
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Property Taxes for 517 East Elm Street, Brea

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $8,101
Market value $716,335

Special Assessments for 517 East Elm Street, Brea

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes/direct assessments are applicable for this property.

Description Special assessment Phone number
Mosq,fire ant assmt (800) 273-5167
MWD water stdby CHG (866) 807-6864
Oc san regional sewer fee (714) 593-7281
Vector control CHG (800) 273-5167

Assessment History for 517 East Elm Street, Brea

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 517 East Elm Street, Brea, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $716,335 1.1309 $8,101 +5.25%
2024-2025 $702,290 1.096 $7,697 +2.79%
2023-2024 $688,520 1.0876 $7,488 +0.81%
2022-2023 $675,020 1.1004 $7,428 +1.95%
2021-2022 $661,785 1.101 $7,286 +5.13%

Permits for 517 East Elm Street, Brea

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Brea residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,015,000
-7.9% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$571
-2.2% YoY
Orange County Median Sale Price
$1,155,000
2.2% YoY

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Laurel Elementary School 5 Public K-6 447 0.35
St. Angela Merici Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 0.44
Montessori Of Brea Inc. NR Private PK-1 81 0.60
Montessori Of Brea Inc. NR Private PK-1 81 0.60
BOUSD Online Academy NR Public K-6 23 0.60

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Angela Merici Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 0.44
Christ Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 222 0.81
Brea Junior High School 7 Public 7-8 907 1.00
Beechwood Elementary School 9 Public K-8 979 1.25
The Art House NR Private 0 1.69

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
The Art House NR Private 0 1.69
Brea Canyon High (Continuation) School 3 Public 9-12 91 1.78
Brea-Olinda High School 8 Public 9-12 1,681 1.82
Rosary Academy NR Private 9-12 393 1.86
Sonora High School 8 Public 9-12 1,730 1.97

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Neighbors for 517 East Elm Street, Brea

Here are the neighbors for 517 East Elm Street, Brea.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
439 Laurel Ave, Brea 1,104 04/20/2021 $600,000
511 E Elm St, Brea 1,903 06/12/2020
434 Sycamore Ave, Brea 1,615 10/01/2021
420 Sycamore Ave, Brea 1,581 07/19/2021
411 S Redwood Ave, Brea 1,630 10/21/2020
417 S Redwood Ave, Brea 1,640 06/07/2022
609 E Elm St, Brea 1,522 03/10/2020
435 Laurel Ave, Brea 3,055 12/19/2014 $743,500
412 Sycamore Ave, Brea 1,993 03/29/2005
431 Laurel Ave, Brea 2,008 04/22/2025
419 Laurel Ave, Brea 08/03/2021
505 E Elm St, Brea 1,988 03/31/2021
400 Sycamore Ave, Brea 2,136 11/07/2023
425 Laurel Ave, Brea 1,284 03/10/2023 $1,280,000
430 Sycamore Ave, Brea 2,110 01/02/2002
409 S Redwood Ave, Brea 3,550 11/10/2022
621 E Elm St, Brea 2,175 02/04/2022 $995,000
605 E Elm St, Brea 2,263 10/21/2021
615 E Elm St, Brea 1,568 07/31/2023
423 Laurel Ave, Brea 1,440 04/12/2021

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